I raced a V-twin last year, which I never did before. Lots of fun in Supertwins. Never raced in that class before. Good times. Not sure if I'll have that bike as it's FOR SALE (http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28665) as I don't think Suzuki is going to offer contingency to SV1000 riders in 2008.
I raced in some HW and UL classes on the SV1000, but my all my 600's are now gone. First time I've been six-hundredless since 1998.
So, who's changing and getting into what class?
Will campaign my SV650 in LW exp. but then slowly migrate to MW/HW with my R6 (if I haven't sold it due to economic realities).
Quote from: Super Dave on January 09, 2008, 01:00:06 PM
I raced a V-twin last year, which I never did before. Lots of fun in Supertwins. Never raced in that class before. Good times. Not sure if I'll have that bike as it's FOR SALE (http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28665) as I don't think Suzuki is going to offer contingency to SV1000 riders in 2008.
I raced in some HW and UL classes on the SV1000, but my all my 600's are now gone. First time I've been six-hundredless since 1998.
So, who's changing and getting into what class?
Dave, I vote you just keep that sv. I have had more fun watching you tear up the track on that bike than you can believe. It certainly seems to suit you well. I liked listening to some of the inline 4 riders talking about you blasting by on that V twin.
I'd love to. I made a good amount of money on the SV for pediatric cancer research in 2007...with stock forks and stock fuel injection. If I could figure out a way that I could race it and get the same contingency again in 2008, I'd keep it. It's a hard sell to myself, really. But I'm just not a person of a lot of means. I think I could do an eleven at Blackhawk on it on the right day.
What about you, Guy? Steve's talkin'. You have new carbon stuff for the year?
i am sticking with the 600
but if someone wants to trade an sv for my old 600 i would race what ever classes i could with it
if not i plan on getting one for next season along with a motard
The new super singles seem like a lot of fun. I've been contemplating motard and the super single seems like a good compromise.
DR
I hope you keep your SV for another season. You looked comfortable on it. I hope you decide to ride it some. How long before Alex & John are old enough to ride?
I'm coming to Blackhawk/RA/Gateway 7 times next season due to sweet 08 scheduling here in GP!!! I'm racing a CorsaSuperbikes DucShop/DucatiOmaha special 1000ss and an 848 next season so lots of classes. For the first time in years I'll be significantly lighter and in very good physical condition so I'm excited about racing this year. CP
Alex will be 12 in April, John 10 in May. Not sure what they want to do that way. I think they recognize all this as being gone a lot and complaining...LOL! :whine:
Gonna try Supertwins on the 650...( in addition to LW stuff)
according to Guy, getting passed by 1000 twin is not much different than getting passed by Ed's SB 650 :banghead:
we shall see... 8)
ultimately, Kyle and I are going to race each other no matter what classes we run in :ahhh:
i will be adding some unlimited races this year and still all the 600 stuff, waiting for my new zx10 to come in
one way or another im going after that lap record at blackhawk
I've got everything for sale and will be getting 2 somethings. still not made up my mind on SV, the new buell, or the new KTM but i don't think the ktm will be out till mid to late summer. and then i may go back to a 1000. i seemed to do really well on the R1 when i was racing it. still up in the air, but i do plan on doing something different this year
I am sticking with LWSB, GT Lights and Thunderbike classes. I still have not given up on my Ducati even after last year's disastererous season of crashes and mechanical issues. We have gone through the motor in the off season and done a lot of little things to make sure it stays reliable for the 2008 season. We also did a few upgrades that I'll probably need if I want to keep up with the front half of the expert LW field given the new batch of white plates we will be seeing in the class next year. I'll probably run the Ducati in Supertwins at some of the events just for fun...
I also am thinking that I might just do a few track days this year to try and re-establish my rythm and the fun of riding again. I think part of my problem last year was that I was fighting against the bike - rather than getting comfortable and relaxing I was always under pressure trying to run a pace beyond my comfort zone.
Next year should be a good season for the MW and GP region!
George
Quote from: George_Linhart on January 09, 2008, 04:15:41 PM
I also am thinking that I might just do a few track days this year to try and re-establish my rythm and the fun of riding again. I think part of my problem last year was that I was fighting against the bike - rather than getting comfortable and relaxing I was always under pressure trying to run a pace beyond my comfort zone.
George
Not to completely change subjects, Geroge, but I've got a school specifically (http://visionsportsridingschools.com/raceruniversity.html) for racers in those positions. Maybe it wouldn't help, I can't make guarantees, but I try hard.
I want to run a Buell this year if I can figure out how to acquire one. I want to run Thunderbike, and Supertwins and ASRA Thunderbike..
I guess I will have to sell one of the zx6r before this year and find a XB. If anyone knows of one reasonably priced let me know! :thumb:
Quote from: Super Dave on January 09, 2008, 04:26:58 PM
Not to completely change subjects, Geroge, but I've got a school specifically (http://visionsportsridingschools.com/raceruniversity.html) for racers in those positions. Maybe it wouldn't help, I can't make guarantees, but I try hard.
I may just take you up on that Dave... I'll shoot you an email and we can discuss the options offline.
George
last year was my first season racing and i learned a ton on my little sv 650 in lightweight and thunderbike. this year ive got a 749 to race in middleweight and supertwins and cant wait until daytona as it will be my first time there.
In my personal Great Plains tradition I'll run the least competitive bike in it's class (it's a better excuse for going slow than my age) and bring my 748 out of it's retirement for Thunderbike (and of course, I'll still bring the old thumper, but my wife said that I'll have to use the rollers this year as she's had it with pushing!).
And please, everyone who's possibly going to run Thunderbike, please email Dean@Trackaddix.com and thank him for returning it to the schedule.
I am going back to the 600 classes for the first time since I came out of retirement 5 years ago. Gonna try to do some 600 hunting with a Duc.
That is awesome Arnie. I look forward to having you back on the 600 grid!!
I picked up a 07 GSXR 600 to go with my white plates. Jumping head first into the deep end of the pool!
I'm keeping the SV and may do some LWSS races. Team MSB (Madisonsporbikes, Todd, Will, and myself) will also be running the SV in Team Challange for grins.
Looking forward to it!
Quote from: Super Dave on January 09, 2008, 01:32:51 PM
I'd love to. I made a good amount of money on the SV for pediatric cancer research in 2007...with stock forks and stock fuel injection. If I could figure out a way that I could race it and get the same contingency again in 2008, I'd keep it. It's a hard sell to myself, really. But I'm just not a person of a lot of means. I think I could do an eleven at Blackhawk on it on the right day.
What about you, Guy? Steve's talkin'. You have new carbon stuff for the year?
I am staying in lightweight. I actually broke down and purchased a set of tire warmers and a Honda generator. I will freshen up the SS bike, and put a freshly under cut transmission in it. I was missing allot of shifts last year. Can't complain much about the old one, I have four seasons on it. I have installed a set of cartridges, and I am building a new CF gastank and ram air box.
The new super bike should make its appearance at the first blackhawk. Lots of work to be done before that happens, but I am chiseling away at it. I have made a fairing, gas tank and tail section for it (all but the upper faring is CF). I am working the second revision of the ram air kit coupled with some small areo dynamic changes for it right now. I really hated making an upper and then cutting it up before I crashed it at least once, seems counter intuitive. As time permits I have been turning and milling light weight parts for it.
Guy
I think I am going to run LW classes on my 2006 GSXR 750. We'll see how that goes and if I can beat Ed with it... Hopefully no one protests me! :biggrin:
Edgar, what an innovative idea...LOL!
Edgar - get a real LW bike and come out and play. You don't seem to be having so much fun the 600/750's you've been on lately. Clayton
I just want to finally get the chance to campain my SV in LW. I've had a long year to turn in into a SB.
BTW Guy, will your ram air box fit a second gen frame?
Quote from: Ducati23 on January 10, 2008, 10:57:53 AM
Edgar - get a real LW bike and come out and play. You don't seem to be having so much fun the 600/750's you've been on lately. Clayton
Yes, here's you experiencing no fun in 88...Gateway. 750 too...
who is the dorky guy on the right? :biggrin:
Hey Clayton, hopefully the 750 treats me better this year. I made some suspension improvements which I hope helps a lot with all of the issues I ran into last year (well, at least the one's that did not involve my forearm being bent at a 90 degree angle). Reality is though that I had the most fun racing my SV back a few years ago. Last couple of years have been kinda crappy. Hopefully 08 allows me to get my confidence back on the bike. We'll see!
Quote from: Hawk on January 10, 2008, 11:25:31 AM
I just want to finally get the chance to campain my SV in LW. I've had a long year to turn in into a SB.
BTW Guy, will your ram air box fit a second gen frame?
Paul,
No fitty on gen 2, only first gen, with my tank.
Guy
Quote from: Numbskullz-113 on January 10, 2008, 11:35:13 AM
who is the dorky guy on the right? :biggrin:
Hey Clayton, hopefully the 750 treats me better this year. I made some suspension improvements which I hope helps a lot with all of the issues I ran into last year (well, at least the one's that did not involve my forearm being bent at a 90 degree angle). Reality is though that I had the most fun racing my SV back a few years ago. Last couple of years have been kinda crappy. Hopefully 08 allows me to get my confidence back on the bike. We'll see!
Edgar,
Just toss that 750 and come on out and have fun with us. That 750 has to be eating you out of house and home. Tell daddy Atlas that you just need to barrow your old bike for a while.
Guy
Quote from: Super Dave on January 09, 2008, 01:00:06 PM
I raced a V-twin last year, which I never did before. Lots of fun in Supertwins. Never raced in that class before. Good times. Not sure if I'll have that bike as it's FOR SALE (http://www.sv-portal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28665) as I don't think Suzuki is going to offer contingency to SV1000 riders in 2008.
I raced in some HW and UL classes on the SV1000, but my all my 600's are now gone. First time I've been six-hundredless since 1998.
So, who's changing and getting into what class?
Hey Dave, Just borrow Rebies bike, he isn't using it any how LOL
Quote from: cbrf4_269 on January 09, 2008, 08:48:12 PM
That is awesome Arnie. I look forward to having you back on the 600 grid!!
And were excited to have him out of the LW's. JK :)
This will be my 1st year with the experts and will do all the LW's and ASRA T-Bike.
David, you had dark hair in 88! Awesome picture, I have a shot like that from Oakhill Raceway of me & Colleen in 89 when I was that thin or thinner. It's on my fridge reminding me to stay on diet and workout schedule. I forgot that Juan was with us. He emailed yesterday, he needs a headlight for his SS.
I sure don't miss the old Gateway much... Loved the layout but hated the steel guardrails. Had some great battles there with Benny P's dad, Yoder, Hanson, Woody and that lot. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Quote from: Super Dave on January 10, 2008, 11:26:43 AM
Yes, here's you experiencing no fun in 88...Gateway. 750 too...
Uhhhhhmmmmm, 88 at Gateway?
I ran that shit in a Formula car-great layout, but way too many guard rails and and other significant objects in impact zones. I can't imagine running a bike on that! Glad you LIVED!
Layout was very cool. Some sketchy places, obviously.
Quote from: Ducati23 on January 10, 2008, 12:09:06 PM
David, you had dark hair in 88!
Still do, I just color it so everyone asks if I'll do F40.
I'd like to get an SV or even run that new Mono class with WERA, that would be cool.
Ill be moving up to the 750s from LW. Will probably hit a few CCS races when I get a chance. Should be fun, aside from the tire bill :kicknuts: